In addition to all of the excitement surrounding the arrival of the new baby, Big Brother’s birthday was last week. Of course, this is the year that he was gung-ho on having a huge party so we have been in birthday party planning mode behind the scenes.
We, meaning I, and I tried to get as much as possible done in advance (read: before Little Brother’s arrival). I succeeded somewhat and managed to get all of the dry goods, non-perishable food and paper products secured as well as the party favors. All that was left was perishable food and of course the Grain Free Vanilla Bean Birthday Cake we talked about a couple of weeks ago. Oh, and I even ordered balloons!
Thankfully, this party is a team effort and while I may be the planner and mastermind behind it – I have enlisted the help of my husband, parents and mother-in-law to actually pull it off.
One thing that Big Brother was really excited about was having old-fashioned Sour Cream and Onion Dip as a dip for potato chips and vegetables.
I am sure you are not surprised that this is something I would never buy in the store since those packets contain all kinds of weird additives and the more mainstream ones even contain MSG and chemicals. Gross.
Making your own “Onion Soup Mix” is ridiculously easy and you can use this as a dip anywhere a recipe calls for onion soup mix. I know growing up my grandmother put it on everything and anything!
NOTES:
- My recipe is the equivalent of one “packet” of store-bought Onion Soup Mix. I usually triple or quadruple this recipe and keep it in my spice cabinet in a mason jar.
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Homemade Onion Soup Mix
- 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
- 1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut palm sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- pinch of ground turmeric
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Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or other glass storage container with airtight lid. Shake until well mixed and use as desired.
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If you want to use this to make Onion Dip, add the entire amount to 16 ounces full fat organic sour cream. Stir until well combined, refrigerate and allow to sit overnight or for at least 2 to 3 hours for the flavors to meld.
This makes the equivalent of 1 store bought packet of onion soup mix. I usually quadruple the recipe so I don't need to make it as often and keep it in my spice pantry labeled "Onion Soup Mix".
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Steph says
March 29, 2016 at 9:38 amThis is a fantastic recipe. Thank you! I’m so happy to have found a very tasty recipe with only good ingredients.
EverydayMaven says
April 3, 2016 at 1:17 pmSo glad to hear it Steph! A party favorite of ours too 🙂
plasterers bristol says
March 25, 2016 at 7:26 amThese sound so good, thanks for sharing this delicious looking recipe.
Simon
EverydayMaven says
March 26, 2016 at 11:27 amHope you love it Simon!
Cristin Frank says
February 16, 2015 at 7:28 amThis is a definite keeper. I never buy those flavor packets, but do have these spices on hand. Thank you!
EverydayMaven says
February 16, 2015 at 8:17 pmYou’re welcome Cristin! ::)
Upholstery cleaning Chelsea says
February 13, 2015 at 1:56 amThis onion soup recipe sounds so delicious. I will try it. Thanks for sharing.
EverydayMaven says
February 15, 2015 at 10:15 amCome back and let me know how you like it!
Norma Chang says
February 11, 2015 at 3:26 pmAgree with John, a great recipe. I am currently on a dairy free diet until I find out what my problem is but will file this recipe away for the future.
EverydayMaven says
February 15, 2015 at 10:12 amHow is that going Norma? I always have a hard time giving up dairy but whenever I do it, I feel so much better.
EverydayMaven says
February 15, 2015 at 10:12 amHow is that going Norma? I always have a hard time giving up dairy but whenever I do it, I feel so much better.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
February 11, 2015 at 8:10 amWhat a great recipe! We make that dip maybe once a year, and do use the mix (but it’s the only time we do, I swear!). This is the perfect alternative — thanks for this.
EverydayMaven says
February 15, 2015 at 10:10 amMake this homemade mix next time John – it’s so easy and flavorful – you won’t miss those packets!